Highway Project Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonus and monthly stipend

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated is seeking a Highway Project Engineer for their Bloomfield or Mount Laurel, NJ offices. The role requires a BS degree in Civil Engineering and a NJ Professional Engineer license, along with over 5 years of experience in highway design.

You will manage interdisciplinary projects, prepare contract documents, and monitor budgets while ensuring quality control. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) plans, and a structured salary range of $100,000 to $125,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in highway design.
• Proficiency with NJDOT, NJTA, AASHTO, and MUTCD design standards.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform all facets of highway engineering.
• Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Monitor budgets and schedules.
• Assist in preparation of proposals to provide professional services.

Skills

Highway design

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

NJ Professional Engineer license

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Highway Project Engineer for its Bloomfield, NJ or Mount Laurel, NJ offices. The ideal candidate will hold a BS degree in Civil Engineering, a NJ Professional Engineer license, and 5+ years of experience with NJDOT/NJTA projects. Responsibilities include managing interdisciplinary projects, preparing contract documents, managing sub‑consultants, monitoring budgets and schedules, administering quality control, and reviewing work. The candidate must be capable of writing technical proposals, possess in‑depth highway design experience, and communicate effectively with client management, engineers, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform all facets of highway engineering, including design of horizontal and vertical geometry, utility relocations, maintenance and protection of traffic schemes, right‑of‑way preparation, drainage coordination, traffic signals, and electrical/lighting systems.
• Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Monitor budgets and schedules.
• Assist in preparation of proposals to provide professional services.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (required).
• NJ Professional Engineer license (required).
• 5+ years’ experience in highway design.
• Proficiency with NJDOT, NJTA, AASHTO, and MUTCD design standards and procedures.
• Experience in highway design including:
  • Highway/roadway design.
  • Design of horizontal and vertical alignments.
  • Construction staging and design of maintenance and protection of traffic schemes.
  • Preparation of plans, specifications, and engineer estimates.
• MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance (first of the month following hire). Additional insurances at no cost: life, accidental death & dismemberment, business travel & accident, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• 529 College Savings Plans.
• Travel Assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Annual bonus and monthly stipend (subject to performance).
• Overtime pay available for non‑exempt positions (subject to approval).

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 annually (NJ only). The range may vary slightly based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry‑approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third‑party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.